Blue-chinned Emerald
Chlorestes notata
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A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Colombia through the Guianas to Brazil and Trinidad. Green plumage with a blue chin spot. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Widespread in northern South America.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.0 g | 0.14 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Blue Coua: brilliant turquoise-blue overall; darker wings; bare facial skin; long graduated tail; Madagascar endemic; unique color
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in humid lowland forests from Colombia through the Guianas to Brazil and Trinidad. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore specialising in tubular blossoms; supplements the floral nectar diet with tiny insects and spiders caught near flowers.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Sound
Song
Loud, hollow booming call with resonant bass; deep carrying sound of this large turaco audible far across canopy.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chlorestes |
| Species | Chlorestes notata |
Distribution
Blue-chinned Emerald has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family